The Cheltenham Gold Cup

The Cheltenham Gold Cup is the highlight of the four-day Cheltenham Festival and is set to be a thriller, but which horse will take the ultimate prize? For some clues, check out our form guide in the build up to the big race. The triumph of Denman in 2008 was one of the most exciting in Gold Cup history and he will go to the post once again with yet another top class field in 2009.

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Look out for favourites when placing Gold Cup bets

One to look out for is Kauto Star, who lost to Denman in the 2008 Gold Cup. The Ruby Walsh riden gelding has a near impeccable record, winning 9 out his last 12 races against some stiff competition. An experienced runner and Gold Cup betting favourite in this legendary Cheltenham race, will Paul Nicholls’ runner be the perfect Cheltenham Gold Cup bet?

Neptune Collonges came 3rd in the last Gold Cup, with an SP of 25/1. Gold Cup odds for this French-bred contender are likely to be much shorter this time around though, as the popular grey continues in good form on the ever shortening road to the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Study form and get the best Gold Cup odds

Winners throughout Gold Cup history have generally done well at previous festivals and this should be borne in mind. However, Cheltenham Festival racing history suggests horses who placed second or third in the previous year are usually not worth backing. Only The Fellow and Bregawn have won a Cheltenham Gold Cup after placing the year before, back in 1994 and 1983 respectively.

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